The Core i5-9600KF is a much faster gaming CPU than the Core i3-7100T, however, it's a much worse value for money, as it's $95.00 more expensive!
Advantages of the Core i5-9600KF
- A much faster CPU for gaming
- Can execute more multi-threaded tasks simultaneously – 6 vs 4 threads
Advantages of the Core i3-7100T
- Up to 68% cheaper – $45.00 vs $140.00
- A much better value for money for gaming
- Consumes up to 63% less energy – 35 vs 95 Watts
- Has an integrated GPU, while the Core i5-9600KF cannot run games without a dedicated GPU
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-7100T for Gaming
The CPU's performance in selected game and settings
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Average FPS
191
100%
Min 1% FPS
126
100%
Price, $
$140
32%
Value, $/FPS
$0.73/FPS
34%
Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-7100T in My Games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
The FPS you'll get in saved games
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Synthetic Benchmarks
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-7100T in synthetic CPU benchmarks
Performance Specifications
The Core i5-9600KF vs Core i3-7100T in core CPU performance specifications
Core i5-9600KF
Jan 8th, 2019
Cores
6-core
100%
L3 Cache
9 MB
100%
Base Frequency
3.7 GHz
100%
Turbo Frequency
4.6 GHz
100%
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2666 MHz
100%
Core i3-7100T
Jan 3rd, 2017
Cores
2-core
33%
L3 Cache
3 MB
33%
Base Frequency
3.4 GHz
92%
Turbo Frequency
GHz
Max. DDR4 RAM Speed
2400 MHz
90%
Specifications
Comparison of all specifications
Core i5-9600KF | SpecificationsComparison of all specifications | Core i3-7100T |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
Jan 8th, 2019 | Release Date | Jan 3rd, 2017 |
| Not Available | MSRP | Not Available |
Desktop | Segment | Desktop |
| Intel Socket 1151 | Socket | Intel Socket 1151 |
| Coffee Lake | Codename | Kaby Lake |
| 95 W | Power Consumption | 35 W |
| Performance | ||
6 | Cores | 2 |
6 | Threads | 4 |
3.7 GHz | Base Frequency | 3.4 GHz |
| 4.6 GHz | Turbo Frequency | Non-Turbo |
9 MB | L3 Cache | 3 MB |
| Other Features | ||
| DDR4 @ 2666 MHz | RAM | DDR4 @ 2400 MHz |
| No | Integrated Graphics | Intel HD 630 |
Yes | Overclockable | No |
